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J Pleasant Studios

About Me

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I’ve always had a passion for photographing people. In high school, I had my own darkroom where I processed and printed black & white photos for the school newsletter and yearbook. In the many years since, my photography has changed to photographing kids, sports and other family events. During a recent photo shoot in Maryland, my passion for photography was re-kindled. During the two day event, I learned volumes from the photographers and models I worked with. Going forward, I am actively working to develop my portfolio and photography skills. I would love to work with models new to the industry that are looking to develop their portfolios as well as the more experienced models that can help me further my skills.

My goal is to create images that capture the human experience. Human beings have the capacity to create art that captures the imagination and move the spirit. My inspiration to create is rooted in photographing women. For me, this inspiration can be found in the swollen female curves of the buttock, belly and breasts of a plus size woman or the petite chiseled and less pronounced features of a smaller woman. This inspiration can also be found in the daily condition and lives of women at home, at work and at play. It is a blessing that women come in all shapes, sizes and colors and for me, that is what makes them perfect. I want to capture the physical and spiritual beauty of women that speaks to the full range of emotions that we as human beings experience: Extreme joy to profound sadness, basic sexual instincts to spiritual enlightenment. I want to capture it all without apology.

To this end, I would like to pursue projects that capture women performing daily activities where the focus is on the woman’s experience. Again, I want my images to capture and convey emotions such as joy, happiness, and passion as well as some of the darker feelings of sadness, grief and despair. I’m not there yet, but that is where I want to be. I’m a half baked photographer that is still evolving. Therein lays the joy of it all; not the arrival, but the journey.

As I browse through model mayhem, I’m fascinated and amazed by the many talented photographers and models. I’m convinced that there is no end to the human imagination and the capacity to create. I want to develop and tap into my creative spirit. I’m looking for models with imagination and ideas that also seek to create images that tell stories and convey emotions. As I mentioned earlier, age, size and color have no bearing on beauty. Life experience and the desire to create are what count.

I will always respect you as a human being and model and expect the same. I will never put a model in a situation or ask a model to pose in a position that makes them uncomfortable. No one likes surprises unless it’s winning the lottery. The matter of compensation and shoot requirements will always be communicated before the shoot. I believe managing expectations is key to a smooth and relaxing shoot.

A list all of the models that I have worked with can be found in the credits section of my profile. Please contact anybody who has worked with me if you are seeking references. I do not filter them and encourage you to do your homework.